NCLEX Sample Questions For Psychiatric Nursing 3 (Exam Mode) By Rnpedia.Com
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- 1.Which is the best indicator of success in the long term management of the client?
- A.
His symptoms are replaced by indifference to his feelings
- B.
He participates in diversionary activities.
- C.
He learns to verbalize his feelings and concerns
- D.
He states that his behavior is irrational.
- 2.Situation: A young woman is brought to the emergency room appearing depressed. The nurse learned that her child died a year ago due to an accident. The initial nursing diagnosis is dysfunctional grieving. The statement of the woman that supports this diagnosis is:
- A.
“I feel envious of mothers who have toddlers”
- B.
“I haven’t been able to open the door and go into my baby’s room “
- C.
“I watch other toddlers and think about their play activities and I cry.”
- D.
“I often find myself thinking of how I could have prevented the death.
- 3.The client said “I can’t even take care of my baby. I’m good for nothing.” Which is the appropriate nursing diagnosis?
- A.
Ineffective individual coping related to loss.
- B.
Impaired verbal communication related to inadequate social skills.
- C.
Low esteem related to failure in role performance
- D.
Impaired social interaction related to repressed anger.
- 4.The following medications will likely be prescribed for the client EXCEPT:
- A.
Prozac
- B.
Tofranil
- C.
Parnate
- D.
Zyprexa
- 5.Which is the highest priority in the post ECT care?
- A.
Observe for confusion
- B.
Monitor respiratory status
- C.
Reorient to time, place and person
- D.
Document the client’s response to the treatment
- 6.Situation: A 27 year old writer is admitted for the second time accompanied by his wife. He is demanding, arrogant talked fast and hyperactive. Initially the nurse should plan this for a manic client:
- A.
Set realistic limits to the client’s behavior
- B.
Repeat verbal instructions as often as needed
- C.
Allow the client to get out feelings to relieve tension
- D.
Assign a staff to be with the client at all times to help maintain control
- 7.An activity appropriate for the client is:
- A.
Table tennis
- B.
Painting
- C.
Chess
- D.
Cleaning
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